Register Business In NY

Partnerships and sole proprietorships (only if operating under a name other than the proprietor’s) must register with the County Clerk’s Office where the business is conducted. Note: County Clerk offices are located in the Supreme Court Civil Term court in each county.

Federal Employer ID Number (EIN)Federal law requires corporations, partnerships, and certain sole proprietorships to have an Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number, or EIN. For more information, please refer to Do You Need an EIN?

The EIN is used to conduct business in New York City. No additional identifying number is required.

You can apply for an Employer Identification Number online or by using Federal Form SS-4. For more information, please refer to How to Apply for an EIN.